FleishmanHillard South Africa
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Jess Blythe
Business Development Manager @BuildingPoint SA
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Communications & Brand Consultant | Business Development Lead – SketchUp SSA With a wide-ranging background in communications across both traditional and digital spheres, I bring over a 15 years of experience working with some of the world’s most respected brands, including Johnson & Johnson, L’Oréal, Discovery Networks, Life Healthcare, Trimble, Pernod Ricard, Fitbit, Absa, and Dulux. I’m an integrated consultant with a strong foundation in brand positioning and social media, and a natural inclination toward collaborative, solutions-led environments. My leadership style is defined by a positive, pragmatic approach that fosters strong team dynamics and trusted client relationships. Currently, I lead the development of the SketchUp brand across Sub-Saharan Africa as the Business Development Manager at BuildingPoint SA. My role focuses on growing digital channels, driving e-commerce sales, managing key accounts, and nurturing reseller partnerships across the region. Prior to this, I worked as a Digital Marketing Consultant for OPTRON and held multiple leadership roles at FleishmanHillard South Africa, including Associate Director and Account Director. During this time, I specialised in strategic communications, integrated campaign execution, and crisis management—always with a keen eye on results, innovation, and client satisfaction.More...